A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4052464 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4054389 epoch_slot_no: 15189 block_no: 4052287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5490 time: 2020-04-19 10:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79d3e6492d0759181cbcc68a36f3d9ded00ab37694e52c762620cf1a1e5afb92Block Operator
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